Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) and New Orleans Pelicans guard Tyreke Evans (1) scramble for the ball during first half of NBA game Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, in Houston. New Orleans Pelicans guard Tyreke Evans (1) was called for called for technical foul. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) and New Orleans Pelicans guard Tyreke Evans (1) scramble for the ball during first half of NBA game Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, in Houston. New Orleans Pelicans guard ... more

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) motions stirring the pot after scoring as New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) reacts to the play during second half of NBA game Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, in Houston. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) motions stirring the pot after scoring as New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) reacts to the play during second half of NBA game Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, in ... more

Beverly Abbey reacts as Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard sits in her lap after being called for a foul during second half of NBA game Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, in Houston. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) less

Beverly Abbey reacts as Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard sits in her lap after being called for a foul during second half of NBA game Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, in Houston. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston ... more